...The Lions announced the schedule for their early training session for rookies in January. Training will take place at Seibu 2 Stadium between January 9th and 27th with off-days on the 13th, 19th, and 23rd. Sessions will run from 8am to 1pm.

Yusei Kikuchi will of course be attending this session.

Softbank Hawks

...Depending on how Kenta Imamiya does during Ni-gun Spring camp, the Hawks may decide to let him participate in a few exhibition games next year.